Wild Boar Crock Pot Recipes

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 pounds of wild boar shoulder or rump roast - Trimmed of excess fat and silver skin for even tenderness, cut into 2- to 3-inch chunks or left whole for roasting
• 2 medium onions, sliced or chopped
• 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 to 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 to 3 stalks celery, cut into pieces
• 1 large parsnip (optional), peeled and sliced
• 1 to 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 to 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 to 2 bay leaves
• Salt - 1 ½ teaspoons
• Freshly ground black pepper - 1 teaspoon
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cumin - ½ teaspoon
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional) - ¼ teaspoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• 1 to 2 cups chicken broth or beef broth (low sodium preferred)
• 1 cup dry red wine (optional but highly recommended for depth)
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar (adds brightness and acidity)